Optional module I Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025

Module name: Optional module I
Module code: W2-GF-S2-1211
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 6
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The optional module consists of subjects related to theoretical familiarization of students with the landscape diversity of the world and Poland. The student acquires knowledge about the transformation of landscapes in the world and Poland. He/she learns about the possibilities of the directions of their further changes, forecasts the landscapes of the future. Analyzes examples of landscapes with varying degrees of transformation, e.g. landscapes subject to protection, rural and urban landscapes changed by anthropogenics, degraded landscapes requiring revitalization. The student becomes familiar with case studies of landscapes from all over the world (typological approach and approach in terms of landscape changes). The student acquires the ability to characterize the landscape diversity of the world. Additionally, the student becomes familiar with the current legal conditions regarding landscape protection and the role of landscape education in shaping the landscape. Learns about methods, techniques and tools used in landscape education at various levels of education.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
has knowledge of the problems currently discussed in the specialized literature in the field of geographical sciences [W2-GF-S2-1211 _1]
 KGG2_W01 [5/5]
has extended knowledge of various types of socio-economic structures and institutions and in-depth knowledge of selected socio-economic structures and institutions [W2-GF-S2-1211 _2]
 KGG2_W03 [4/5]
has extended knowledge of man as a creator of culture, deepened in relation to selected areas of human activity [W2-GF-S2-1211 _3]
 KGG2_W03 [4/5]
has in-depth knowledge of selected systems of norms and rules (legal, organizational, professional, moral, ethical) organizing social structures and institutions, the rules governing them and their sources, nature, changes and methods of operation [W2-GF-S2-1211 _4]
 KGG2_W03 [4/5]
efficiently uses normative systems, standards and rules (legal, professional, ethical) or is able to use them to solve specific problems, has extended skills in relation to a selected category of social bonds or a selected type of norms [W2-GF-S2-1211 _5]
 KGG2_W03 [3/5]
has the ability to use acquired knowledge in various scopes and forms, extended by critical analysis of the effectiveness and usefulness of the knowledge used [W2-GF-S2-1211 _6]
 KGG2_U03 [5/5]
understands the need for lifelong learning, is able to inspire and organize the learning process of others [W2-GF-S2-1211 _7]
 KGG2_K01 [5/5]
is able to independently and critically supplement knowledge and skills, extended with an interdisciplinary dimension [W2-GF-S2-1211 _8]
 KGG2_K01 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-GFS2-1211_fs_1] 60 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03]  		course work W2-GF-S2-1211 _1 W2-GF-S2-1211 _2 W2-GF-S2-1211 _3 W2-GF-S2-1211 _4 W2-GF-S2-1211 _5 W2-GF-S2-1211 _6 W2-GF-S2-1211 _7 W2-GF-S2-1211 _8
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Consulting the schedule [b03] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
getting acquainted with the class schedule, possibly in the presence of the year tutor, in order to optimize participation in classes, including those supplementary to the core subjects listed in the pursued study programme
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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